Argent River Bridge
We are strengthening bridges around Tasmania to make sure they stay safe and efficient for heavy vehicles and the broader community.
About the project
We are repairing and strengthening Argent River Bridge on the Murchison Highway, west of Renison Bell.
Timing
We started work in November 2025 following delays due to severe weather.
We will be working between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
The speed limit will be reduced to 60 km/h through the worksite until the project is completed. For short periods of the project, we will also need to lower the speed limit to 40 km/h through the worksite, and 20 km/h over the bridge itself. This is to allow the epoxy we place on the bridge to cure with minimal disturbance and vibration.
There will also be occasional lane closures through the worksite while we complete the work.
We expect the work to be completed by April 2026.
Location
Funding
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have committed combined funding of $100 million towards the FCUP program.
About the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program
These works are being completed as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Freight Capacity Upgrade Program (FCUP).
FCUP supports the productivity of freight vehicles by improving the roads and bridges they travel on day to day. Repairing and strengthening these sections of road will:
- improve freight productivity
- improve efficiency and network reliability
- improve road safety for all road users
- reduce maintenance costs.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the project team (details below).
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility.
Contact
For more information about the Freight Capacity Upgrade project, please contact Lucy Bennett on freightupgrade@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or phone: 0408 074 592.